- Silver City Elementary
- Meet the First Grade Team
First Grade
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Rebecca Barrow I am so excited to meet your child and to be their first grade teacher! I know we'll have a great 23-24 school year! Happy learning! 350299 RBarrow@forsyth.k12.ga.us Kelly Evans Hi friends! My name is Mrs. Evans. This will be my 24th year teaching in Forsyth County. I studied Elementary Education at North Georgia College and State University and earned my Master’s Degree from Kennesaw State University. My husband Michael and I both grew up in Forsyth County. We live in the community with our two sons, Matthew(17), Mayes (11), our 3 dogs and a cat. We are avid baseball fans. 350283 KEvans@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Amanda Walker GO DAWGS!! Hello, my name is Amanda Walker. I am very excited to be a first grade teacher Silver City! I am a 2008 graduate from Valdosta State University. I have taught PreK, Kindergarten, Frist, and Third grade. I have a love for teaching young minds and challenging their thinking to a higher level. I am married to Charlie Walker, who I have known since 4th grade! We have four children, Savannah (13), Eliza (10), Wyatt (9), and Carley Ann (4)! On the weekends you can find us at football, cheerleading, soccer, baseball, and at basketball! I am looking forward to a great year! 350298 awalker@forsyth.k12.ga.us Jessica Parks My name is Jessica Parks. I love teaching 1st grade and I am very excited to see what this year holds! I am starting my 22nd year in Forsyth County. I have been at SCES for 9 years. I have taught in a variety of settings, including special education, Pre- K, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 3rd grade. I grew up in Forsyth County and graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1998. I graduated from Gainesville State College in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and have my preschool endorsement. I have three nieces that keep my busy and I spend my free time reading and traveling with my family! 350293 JParks@forsyth.k12.ga.us Janna Quatela Hi friends! My name is Janna Quatela. This is my 4th year at Silver City and I love being a Comet! I attended the University of North Georgia and graduated with a dual degree in General Education and Special Education. I have a Reading Endorsement and am ESOL certified. I just recently completed my Master's Degree in Elementary Reading and Math. I have been teaching first grade for five years now. My husband and I have a sweet daughter named Layla, and just recently had a sweet little boy named Luca. We love spending time with them and taking family trips. I am looking forward to another great school year!
350280 f33226@forsyth.k12.ga.us Sarah Russell Hi! My name is Sarah Russell and this will be my 15th year of teaching. I have taught kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 4th grades. I have taught first grade for 7 years and I absolutely LOVE it! My husband, Adam and I have 3 amazing children. My daughter, Aralyn will be a junior at North Forsyth High School. My daughter, Layton will be a 7th grader at North Forsyth Middle, and my son Kellen will be in 6th grade at North Forsyth Middle School. Our family enjoys traveling and spending time together. I am looking forward to another fabulous first grade year! 350288 SRussell@forsyth.k12.ga.us Katie Merritt Hi! My name is Katie Merritt and I’m so excited to be joining Silver City this year. The past 9 years, I’ve taught Kindergarten and First Grade. I graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and from University of West Georgia received a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. In addition, I’ve obtained both an ESOL and math endorsement. My husband Jeremy and I have been married for 11 years and have the sweetest little 2-year-old named Leo. I enjoy reading, DIY projects and organizing. I look forward to moving up to 3rd grade and meeting my sweet kiddos! 350290 KMerritt@forsyth.k12.ga.us Felicia Tinsley Hi Comets! I'm Ms.Tinsley and this is 10th year teaching!! I graduated from Reinhardt University and previously taught in Cherokee County before coming to Forsyth. I live in the North Georgia area with my two Weimaraners, Smoky and Shadow I'm a HUGE Tennessee Vols fan and am looking forward to leading my Challenger shuttle back to victory this year! I love reading, listening to music, dancing, having fun, coffee, pizza, Tennessee Vols football, and so much more. Let's have another amazing school year! 350289 fctinsley@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Last Modified on November 29, 2023